CVE-2020-11582: High severity ivanti pulse connect secure vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) through 2020-04-06. The applet in tncc.jar, executed on macOS, Linux, and Solaris clients when a Host Checker policy is enforced, launches a TCP server that accepts local connections on a random port. This can be reached by local HTTP clients, because up to 25 invalid lines are ignored, and because DNS rebinding can occur. (This server accepts, for example, a setcookie command that might be relevant to CVE-2020-11581 exploitation.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11582?
CVE-2020-11582 is a vulnerability discovered in Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) through 2020-04-06, which allows for remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-11582?
CVE-2020-11582 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-11582?
Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) versions up to 2020-04-06 are affected by CVE-2020-11582.
How can CVE-2020-11582 be exploited?
CVE-2020-11582 can be exploited by launching a TCP server that accepts local connections on a random port when a Host Checker policy is enforced.
Is Apple macOS, Linux, and Oracle Solaris vulnerable to CVE-2020-11582?
No, Apple macOS, Linux, and Oracle Solaris are not vulnerable to CVE-2020-11582.